019 The Colonial Boston Marketplace

Have you ever wondered where colonial Americans purchased their food? Although many colonial Americans lived in rural areas or on farms where they could grow fruits, vegetables, and herbs, graze their livestock, or hunt wild game, many others lived in early American cities like Boston, Philadelphia, and Charleston. Where did these colonial city-dwellers get their food? In this episode, Kenneth Turino, the Manager of Community Relations and Exhibitions for Historic New England, joins us to explore the colonial Boston marketplace. Show Notes: http://www.benfranklinsworld.com/019 Ask the Historian